Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use an eclectic approach for those experiencing addiction and substance abuse issues related to crises, trauma, and other mental health concerns. I focus on ...

Why do mental health diagnoses so often overlap? New genetic research reveals shared roots and points toward more effective ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

For millions facing substance use disorders, stigma isn’t just harmful — it’s a barrier to survival. In this conversation, ...

A UAB clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open finds that psilocybin, combined with therapy, shows promise as a safe and ...

On July 1st-2nd, 2025, the Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders hosted a public workshop to examine how health and human services structures influence mental health and substance use ...

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis show in a new study that GLP-1 medications may be effective at treating and preventing substance use disorders across all major ...

A new study found one in four U.S. children has a parent with a substance use disorder, a dramatic increase from years past A large portion of parents' disorders are considered moderate to severe The ...

Continued investment in research, education and prevention is not optional but is essential.